Research Projects Available for Postgraduate (PhD) Study
Applicants should indicate the research area or project they wish to be considered for. Applicants are also encouraged to contact the supervisors associated with particular projects and research areas before applying.
UNIT OF ASSESSMENT 45 - Education The University of Ulster is an established centre for educational research with a focused research agenda based around the following three core themes:
Teacher Education and Classroom Practice
Education and Conflict
Children, Young People and Inclusion
The list of titles provided below reflect a range of current research interests within the education research unit. Successful applicants will be joining a rich and vibrant unit that places a great emphasis on collaborative work and the sharing and development of ideas through regular research seminars, conferences and other events. They will particularly benefit from being able to learn from and share ideas with a range of other research students and academics working in related areas. In the application form, applicants will be expected to illustrate clearly how they intend to interpret their chosen topic in terms of a clear set of aims and objectives and an appropriate research methodology. Potential applicants are strongly encouraged to contact the appropriate person listed for an informal discussion about their ideas before completing the application form.
Dr Alan McCully aw.mccully@ulster.ac.uk
Research Projects Available for Postgraduate (PhD) Study
Applicants should indicate the research area or project they wish to be considered for. Applicants are also encouraged to contact the supervisors associated with particular projects and research areas before applying.
UNIT OF ASSESSMENT 45 - Education
The University of Ulster is an established centre for educational research with a focused research agenda based around the following three core themes:
Teacher Education and Classroom Practice
Education and Conflict
Children, Young People and Inclusion
The list of titles provided below reflect a range of current research interests within the education research unit. Successful applicants will be joining a rich and vibrant unit that places a great emphasis on collaborative work and the sharing and development of ideas through regular research seminars, conferences and other events. They will particularly benefit from being able to learn from and share ideas with a range of other research students and academics working in related areas. In the application form, applicants will be expected to illustrate clearly how they intend to interpret their chosen topic in terms of a clear set of aims and objectives and an appropriate research methodology. Potential applicants are strongly encouraged to contact the appropriate person listed for an informal discussion about their ideas before completing the application form.
Dr Alan McCully
aw.mccully@ulster.ac.uk
The role of ICT in developing school-based learning communities.
Dr Roger Austin
Research into the role of Digital Learning in Schools and Higher Education
Dr Roger Austin
Library and Information Research in Northern Ireland
Dr Jessica Bates
The use of virtual environments to support the professional development of teachers in online communities of practice
Dr Linda Clarke
Adult Literacy in Northern Ireland: Pedagogical Comparisons of Essential skills Providers
Dr Tracy Irwin
Lifelong Learning or Lifelong Earning? An Analysis of the Transition from Learning to Employment in Northern Ireland for Adults with Literacy difficulties.
Dr Tracy Irwin
An investigation into the role of history teaching in peace-building in a societies emerging from conflict
Dr. Alan McCully
E-portfolios as a vehicle for teachers’ professional learning
Dr Victor McNair
Dr Roger Austin
The role and contribution of special school teachers
Dr Una O’Connor
The Experiences of Children with SEN and disabilities
Dr Una O’Connor
The parent-professional dynamic: exploring a model of good practice
Dr Una O’Connor
Dr Laurence Taggart
Excluded children and young people: Evaluating an integration project.
Dr Una O’Connor
Dr Derick Wilson
Dr Tony Cassidy
Development of attitudes in early childhood research
Dr Jacqueline Reilly
Diversity and social inclusion
Dr Jacqueline Reilly
Prof. Alan Smith
Conflict and the Role of Education in International Development
Prof. Alan Smith
Truth and Reconciliation Commissions, Children, and the Role of Education in Reconciliation Processes
Prof Alan Smith
Dr Derick Wilson
Faith, Worship and Schooling in Northern Ireland
Prof Alan Smith
Dr Derick Wilson
STEM Education Research including Mobile and E-Learning
Dr James Uhomoibhi
Promoting Restorative Practices in Schools
Dr Derick Wilson
Growing points and limiting factors in promoting restorative approaches to addressing conflict in schools.
Dr Derick Wilson
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